Accounting Specialist

About Us

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

About this Role

Intermountain Electric Inc. (IME) is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join their growing team!

• Do you have the desire, skills, and proven strategy to be part of a winning team?
• Do you love the challenge of finding unique solutions for complex projects?
• Does the idea of growth and expansion motivate you?
• Are you a team player who is ready to take on the responsibility of a prime role in a growing company?

Then come join us at IME’s Headquarters in beautiful Denver, Colorado – one of the most sought-after locations in the U.S. The beautiful mountains, skiing, hiking, and adventure are only part of Colorado’s allure. It is also home to many craft breweries, award-winning restaurants, a cultural downtown scene, and annual events and festivals.

IME is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting team. This position will primarily focus on payroll processing while also supporting accounts payable and other accounting functions as needed. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly union payroll and biweekly non-union payroll, ensuring compliance with multiple IBEW labor agreements and varying state and regional requirements.
• Review and validate timesheets submitted by field leadership, ensuring accuracy in hours, job costing, and employee classifications.
• Maintain and update payroll records including new hires, terminations, pay changes, benefits deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and OCIP/DCIP documentation, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with project and government requirements.
• Partner with HR and the parent company to ensure accurate benefit deductions and reporting of union fringe benefits.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, including uncashed checks, stop payments, retroactive corrections, and employee inquiries.
• Stay current on federal, state, and union regulations impacting payroll and labor compliance requirements.
• Assist with accounts payable functions including invoice processing, coding, data entry, and vendor communication as needed.
• Support month-end accounting processes and maintain organized payroll and AP documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors to support payroll, accounting, union, and government audits.
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and accuracy when handling sensitive employee and financial information.
• Assist with payroll system updates, process improvements, and implementation projects as needed.

Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:

• Strong payroll processing knowledge and understanding of payroll compliance requirements
• Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems

Education & Experience:

• 5+ years of payroll and accounting experience required
• Experience supporting accounts payable processes preferred
• Experience processing union payroll preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

Knowledge of JD Edwards and Kofax preferred

What You'll Get

Working Conditions:

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud, debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Benefits Overview:

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire. In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401(k).

Salary Range:

$24.52 - $33.17/hour

Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. We base our business model on always doing the right thing and pride ourselves in finding the best processes and practices in everything we do. As an electrical contractor, we install and service the power and lighting to commercial and industrial buildings throughout the Western U.S.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required.

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position.

IME strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees. Under applicable laws and regulations, IME conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Compensation Range

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.